Graylog: Centralized log management (EN)

Description

The Graylog course is an interactive training focused on using the Graylog platform for collecting, analyzing and visualizing logs. Participants will gain skills in creating complex dashboards and setting alarms for better monitoring and management of log data in an IT environment.

Goals

• To familiarize participants with the concept of log management and its importance in IT infrastructure.
• Understanding the basic functions and principles of operation of the Graylog platform.
• Learn to collect, process and analyze logs from various sources using Graylog.
• Demonstrate the creation and management of dashboards and alarms in Graylog.

Target

• System Administrators who are in charge of log management and infrastructure behavior monitoring.
• Security engineers who monitor and analyze security events and need effective tools for log management.
• DevOps specialists who take care of monitoring and diagnosing applications and services.
• IT managers who need to monitor the performance and operation of systems.

Contents

• Introduction to log management: the importance and significance of centralized logging in an IT environment.
• Graylog overview: key features, architecture and components.
• Installation and basic configuration of Graylog: log collection, data streams and indexing.
• Configuration of log sources and connection with different types of logging systems.
• A practical example of working with logs in Graylog: searching, filtering and analyzing logs.
• Creating dashboards in Graylog: data visualization, graphs and reports.
• Configuration and management of alarms and notifications based on log events.